Back from the edge of extinction: Meet the world’s fattest parrot that just had its biggest breeding season in 30 years

New Zealand's kākāpō parrot, once critically endangered, has experienced its most successful breeding season in 30 years, with 98 chicks surviving. This remarkable achievement offers renewed hope for the flightless bird's recovery, despite ongoing challenges and the need for continued careful management.

Back from the edge of extinction: Meet the world’s fattest parrot that just had its biggest breeding season in 30 years
New Zealand's kākāpō parrot, once critically endangered, has experienced its most successful breeding season in 30 years, with 98 chicks surviving. This remarkable achievement offers renewed hope for the flightless bird's recovery, despite ongoing challenges and the need for continued careful management.